The US Coast Guard phone number is a vital piece of information for any boat owner. A good rule of thumb is to have it near the phone in your boat. You might also consider keeping the phone number as a contact in your cell phone so that you have more than one place to…
A common approach when researching for a US documented vessel NVDC Database search before purchasing it is to check the USCG website for the vessel’s name and any further information you may be interested in learning about it. If you need to find out who owns a boat and who is listed on the title, you…
When you register your boat with the United States Coast Guard, it’s given a unique number that identifies it. While this number will stay with the boat, even if it’s sold, the name of the boat and its hailing port can be changed. Rules for Changing name of boat and hailing port can be a…
Sometimes damage happens to your boat, be it due to a collision, a natural disaster or other reasons. No matter the cause, you’re probably wondering what maritime documentation is required as you work through repairs, insurance claims and the other steps that go along with dealing with a wrecked vessel. If the boat is not…
If you are the owner of a USCG boat, you know the need to maintain current vessel documentation at all times. However, were you aware that the U.S Vessel Documentation Center is a reliable resource for doing just that? Our location provides a wide range of services, such as the registration and renewal of vessels,…
Most boat owners know that they must conduct a USCG license renewal every five years. However, were you aware that there is a precise process you must go through to renew your license on time and avoid any penalties? This essay will highlight the top four mistakes people make while renewing their USCG license. Ensure…
You should be aware that to operate your boat legally in the United States, you must obtain paperwork from the National Vessel Documentation Center (NVDC). This is the case if you are a boat owner who resides in the United States. But imagine for a moment if there was another option than the NVDC. However,…
Are you wondering how you can conduct a successful Coast Guard vessel documentation search? If so, the U.S Vessel Documentation Center has you covered. Suppose you are the vessel owner that the United States Coast Guard records; you must know how to successfully search if a crew member goes missing. You can assure that everyone…
You’ve decided to get your USCG license renewal before it becomes invalid. The fact that you acquired your boat immediately after receiving your license or that you did so five or even ten years ago does not matter; the document must be updated. However, the last thing you want to do is spend time filling…
CG 1258 is the form that helps you get your United States Coast Guard Certificate of Documentation. Not in the case of renewal (that is CG-1280), but it does apply for your initial, exchange, reinstatement, replacement, or redocumentation. What are we talking about? Find out next! Initial Certificate of Documentation As we were saying, the…